Private Client Legal Secretary – Merry Hill
An established and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client Department near Dudley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised Legal Secretary to become part of a supportive and professional team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners while delivering exceptional client service across a range of private client matters.
The department advises clients on Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, offering a varied and rewarding workload within a well-established team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Private Client Legal Secretary, duties will include:
* Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents, correspondence and reports
* Audio typing and transcription of dictations with a high degree of accuracy
* Managing fee earners’ diaries, appointments and email correspondence
* Liaising professionally with clients, Solicitors, third parties and external organisations
* Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems
* Assisting with document management, data entry and general administrative support
* Producing and updating spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
* Prioritising workloads effectively to meet deadlines and support the wider team
* Providing a professional and client-focused service at all times
Candidate Requirements
You will possess:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department or a similar legal support role
* Strong audio typing and document production skills
* Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel
* Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment
* A professional, positive and client-focused approach
Benefits
The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include 26 days holiday, a birthday holiday, pension scheme, volunteering days etc.
* Performance-related bonus opportunities
* 31 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Christmas closure
* Birthday leave
* Additional long-service holiday entitlement
* Employee Cashplan
* Employee referral bonus scheme
* Discounted legal services
* Pension scheme
* Flexible Dress for Your Day policy
* Two paid volunteering days per year
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